No caregiver truly knows what to expect, either in the changes that will come or in how well we’ll handle them. My mother has gone through a major transition in recent months. From all she’s […]
The simple truth is, I didn’t have a clue just what I was getting myself into when I took on the role of caregiver for my mother. With each passing day, I learn more about […]
Life changes in a major way when we sign on to be a full-time caregiver, especially when we already have a full-time job. Everyone tells us the importance of a healthy work/life balance, but this […]
Let’s start by saying that I went through some big changes as my brain rewired after my injury. I’m not much of a toucher now. I rarely instigate a hug. Holding hands while walking with […]
I know that I’m in this for the long haul, but more things are starting to come up that make me wonder if I’m going to be able to do everything that’s needed for my […]
Over the last couple of years, I have come to know the sadness of seeing my mother slowly losing her will to live. Before this, I had no understanding of the reality of what it […]
Caring for someone with dementia presents many difficult challenges and requires caregivers to learn and practice the correct supportive behaviors. I’m still at the beginning of what is truly a learn-as-you-go journey. My single biggest […]
As caregivers, part of what we hope to do is enable and empower in the areas that we can. There are ways to address some care requirements that give the person we are caring for […]
When she’s feeling especially resentful of her condition, my mother will start a particular conversation that always leaves me with an odd mix of sympathy, compassion, and guilt. It typically ends with her saying something […]
Depression was something I never saw my mother exhibit until I became a live-in caregiver. She’s a lot better than I ever realized at putting on a happy face regardless of how she really feels, […]
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